AEW delivered an exceptional spectacle, fulfilling their promise of an extraordinary event and marking their largest show thus far by surpassing the 80k attendance mark.
Tony Khan has every reason to celebrate this achievement. However, WWE fans have a different perspective when discussing the matter online.
As actual attendance figures emerge, WWE fans have initiated a scathing critique of AEW, taking to social media to mock them for what they consider “fake numbers”
.A fan posted on X: “Too much empty seat. Its fake numbers”. Another fan posted, “And you know it’s not a real number, but you’ll lie about it anyway”. (Via-X)
As his brand neared the all-time record set by WrestleMania 32 in 2016, it remained a precarious endeavor. However, Bryan Alvarez from the Wrestling Observer recently provided significant updates on whether AEW surpassed WWE‘s record.
AEW’s attendance figures have the potential to break the highest-paid attendance record in wrestling history, a significant feat for a relatively new company.
81,035 would be the legitimate all-time paid attendance record for professional wrestling.
— Bryan Alvarez (@bryanalvarez) August 27, 2023
WWE’s WrestleMania 32 boasted an inflated attendance of 101k, with 84k distributed tickets (both paid and free). If WWE’s actual paid attendance exceeded 81k, then AEW could have set a new record. However, WWE fans remain skeptical and are not celebrating this potential outcome.
Will Osprey regret getting a tattoo for AEW All In record attendance?
Will Ospreay, renowned as one of the best professional wrestlers of the past decade, has delivered remarkable performances across numerous global promotions.
His awe-inspiring displays in recent years have propelled him to the pinnacle of the industry. Recent revelations of inflated attendance figures at AEW All In have sparked a reaction from Ospreay, leading to the deletion of a video where he showcased a commemorative tattoo.
At AEW All In, Will Ospreay faced Chris Jericho in a highly anticipated singles match, which ended with Ospreay emerging victorious. To celebrate AEW All In’s record-breaking attendance of over 81,000 at Wembley, Ospreay got a commemorative tattoo.
However, it later came to light that AEW had inflated the attendance figures by 10,000 fans, revealing the official numbers were inaccurate.
Will Ospreay’s Deleted Video Unveils Regret Over #AEWAllIn Tattoo Amid Attendance Controversy pic.twitter.com/WUBSxxKJI5
— Ringside News (@ringsidenews_) September 14, 2023
In a since-deleted video posted on X, he openly expressed his regret after getting a tattoo of the inflated attendance number for AEW All In, highlighting his significant buyer’s remorse. With his NJPW contract set to expire next year, Will Ospreay is considering all possibilities.
However, AEW’s choice to exaggerate the attendance figures for All In could significantly influence his decision not to commit to a long-term contract with the company.
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